Publicolor paints brighten New York City inner city schools
A decade old program lets students paint over drab interiors to boost engagement and reduce dropout rates. Publicolor has redecorated 71 schools, with principal Alan Cohen calling it the best kept secret in the city. students like 14 year old Pedro Rodriguez say they enjoy being in school more. Ruth Lande Shuman founded the effort and notes teachers added programs to link painting with learning.
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Unwanted births rise in 2002 survey finds
A U S survey of 7 643 women aged 15 to 44 shows 14 percent of recent births were unwanted at conception in 2002 up from 9 percent in 1995. Researchers note abortion access and attitudes may influence the rise, with Guttmacher data aligning with lower abortion rates.
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Teens overuse prescription painkillers rises among teens
A government study shows while teen smoking declines, prescription painkiller use climbs among high school seniors. About 9.5 percent used Vicodin and 5.5 percent used OxyContin in 2005, with marijuana the only drug higher. Eighth graders show a slight uptick in smoking, while overall illicit drug use remains mixed across grades.
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FBI reports rising murder rate while other crimes fall
FBI Uniform Crime Report shows a 2.1 percent rise in murders in the first half of the year, led by small towns in the Midwest. Rapes, arsons, and assaults declined, and overall property crimes dropped about 2.8 percent. Kansas City tallied 56 murders this year versus 39 last year.
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